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El Rancho Motel


El Rancho Motel
830 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
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61% Do not recommend
3.0 of 5 stars 65 reviews
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3 of 5 stars
jackieManchesterUk 11 contributions
manchester uk
Jun 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This place was very convenient and everywhere was easy to walk to.However the rooms were very small and the air con was poor. For the price I would have expected at least a continental breakfast.We were recommended to try El Siboney restaurant which was very near. We had the best paella we have ever had but we had to order... more

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3 of 5 stars
mom22princesses 4 contributions
Alabama
Jun 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I were there for our anniversary. I looked for good prices on hotels, so this seemed to be the best I could come up with that wasn't at the front end of the island. The location was great. We were not far from the main street there in Key West. You could rent a bike and make... more

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4 of 5 stars
BeachBumKrisNBen 7 contributions
Orlando, FL
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

I was SO nervous to stay at this motel after reading all of the really bad reviews on here, but I kept hoping that the good reviews were more accurate. I was VERY right! I think the lack of good reviews for this place are due to the fact that most people do not "get" Key West and realize that... more

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3 of 5 stars
GammaMan 18 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Jun 8, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The reviews are unfair for this motel. It is in a great location in Old Towm. Bed was comfortable, A/C was ice cold, and the bathroom was very clean. I also thought the sushi bar across the street was great. more

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4 of 5 stars
jtshearer 2 contributions
Hobart
May 1, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We booked a room at the El Rancho for 2 nights with 4 of us in one room for $149.99/night, trying to save on cost, over the Internet. Two of my traveling companions had stayed there a couple of years ago and said it was sufficient. And after doing some research myself, I couldn't find anything similar for the price.... more

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1 of 5 stars
mervsf 2 contributions
Hawaii
Mar 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at El Rancho on a whim. The rest of Key West was sold out so we settled on El Rancho. We've travelled through Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Indonesia and Thailand, never have we stayed in a motel that smelled so bad. The "bug man" must have just sprayed and the plumber must of removed the "pee" trap, because... more

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1 of 5 stars
akacratsin 7 contributions
Gainesville FL
Dec 31, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples

We called the motel and were told the room would be $179 for the night but we wanted to see the room before we committed. By the time we got there - 5 minutes later - the room had gone up to $189 plus tax. However, we needed a place to stay so we forked over $210. They do have... more

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4 of 5 stars
paul pickburn 29 contributions
Yorkshire England
Dec 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Clean and good value in an excellent location Owner extremely helpful with a five minute review of where to go and what to see The hotel offers good clean accommodation with a heated pool and in an excellent location Rooms a little smaller than average for the US but non the less adequate with a fridge and microwave being provided... more

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3 of 5 stars
Audreybella 23 contributions
Fort lauderdale
Dec 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I was very nervous checking into this hotel after reading the last review but all nervousness came to an end very quickly as I walked into the hotel,thank god! It is not a 4 or 5 star hotel that is for sure but who actually spends time in the hotel room when in Key West? Definitely not me! The property... more

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1 of 5 stars
billyboy25 1 contribution
Scotland
Dec 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for 1 night on 22 November 08, our first problem was at check in where I did not have my original credit card that I made the booking, as I had lost the card and cancelled it . The clerk wanted to cancell the original booking, refund my payment back to the lost credit card then take a... more

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830 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Key West B&Bs / Inns El Rancho Motel
3.0/5.0
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